Hello Everyone,
Our second OAOA Walk is on next week on Thursday May 23. This time, OAOA will be heading to Tomato Lake. The walk will be guided by the wonderful Jill and the weather is looking perfect for a nice stroll across the scenic lake.
It's not too late to register for the walks - which take you to a different spot every three weeks. You can register below:
Some important updates:
Community Lunch is back again next week with our new chef Shirley. We hope to see you there!
Disco Bingo will now take place on Saturday 29 June look out for more information coming soon. If you would like to assist with this event please contact Vicki.
Community Dinner
Join us for another evening of socialising and delicious food at our Community Dinner on Wednesday, May 29. Come by to contribute your culinary skills or simply enjoy the food. Don't miss out on this chance to meet your friends and neighbours, socialise and have a great night.
We only have a few spots for cooking, so please register below if you would like to book your spot to cook. Otherwise we would love for you to come by just for dinner and try the food your peers have prepared!
Pre-Paid Funerals - Are They The Right Choice For You?
Pre-paid funerals have gained popularity over the past few years. A Pre-Paid Funeral is one where the family and Funeral Director establish the funeral requisites and services that they wish to contract and pay for now, for provision at a future date.
There are many things to consider while organising a Pre-Paid Funeral, or if you plan to get one. In this Be Confident session, Consumer Rights WA will talk you through the pitfalls of a Pre-paid funeral and funeral insurance. The experts will give you more insight into the considerations you need to have of yourself and your circumstances in choosing if this is the right choice for you.
You can book on the following link:
Join Us for a Spectacular Sundowner!
We're thrilled to announce that our beloved Sundowners are back! Our next Sundowner will be organised by our wonderful members, Maureen and Irene, who have taken the lead to bring this event back.
Join our brilliant community to share drinks , some nibbles and good times. This will be a wonderful space to connect and enjoy the evening. With live entertainment from Kevin and his blues band, and plenty of social connection.
A fantastic opportunity to connect with fellow members and make new friends. Everyone is welcome, so feel free to bring along a friend! Don't miss out on this chance to be a part of our vibrant community. Come along to share good times and make lasting memories.
Tickets are only $5 and your first drink is free. Please get your tickets below:
What are your thoughts on Mental Health?
Well-known linguist Dr Kate Burridge and her research team will be in Perth from 27 - 30 May - recording 30 minute interviews to study community attitudes to mental health (lived experience of mental health issues is not necessary). Participants so far have found the inteviews a fun and interesting experience.
Using analysis of the kinds of speech we use, this national research project aims to tackle the very unhelpful stigmas surrounding mental health in older people. The team are seeking a few more interviewees from WA - so if you're interested, please see attached flier for more details!
Interviews will be conducted at Connect Victoria Park on
Mon 27 May from 11 am
Wed 29 May all day
Thur 30 May from 10 am
Also, the team will visit people in their homes if preferred.
To book an interview spot, please contact Dr Helene Thomas, Helene.Thomas@utas.edu.au 0437 046 110
Peel Manor House Bus Trip - Last Call!
Last call for our Peel Manor House Bus Trip - if you would like to go on this amazing bus trip to the South, please register now! The bookings ends on Monday. and you can book below:
This promises to be an amazing trip, and a fun day out with your Village Hub community.
This bus trip will also take you to around Kwinana Wreck, Catalpa Memorial, and along the coast and through Point Peron, Shoalwater and Safety Bay. After this you will be visiting the beautiful Peel Manor Estate for a two course roast lunch and dessert, and then Peel Estate Wines for a wine tasting.
Next week's Community Lunch on Tuesday, May 21 will be Sheppard's Pie with Vegetables followed by Apple Strudel with Ice - Cream.
Please book on the following link:
Special Events Coming Up In May
Cook and dine with your friends and the community
Explore the South at our next Out N About trip
Learn about Pre-paid funerals and their pitfalls
Special Events Coming Up In June
We're looking for volunteers to help us out with our fundraising event. Disco Bingo will be a fun night bingo - with a lively twist. It will merge quiz rounds and bingo rounds with the energy of the disco floor meeting the fun of bingo and a quiz night, and we need people to help us out to make it a success! Please message admin@connectvictoriapark.org or give us call if you'd like to volunteer.
Stay Connected and Active
Connect Victoria Park is committed to providing a supportive and engaging environment for our community. We offer a wide range of activities and programs designed to promote social connections, physical well-being, and lifelong learning. Don't miss out on our weekly classes!
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